Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

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partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

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Copies of documents held by the Scottish Government that include the phrase “inframarginal rent”: EIR release

For the period 1st May 2021 - date, how many documents stored in the eRDM systems of the Chief Economist, Constitution, Offshore Wind, or Energy and Climate Change Directorates include the phrase “inframarginal rent”? Please provide each such document.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
EIR/202600513670
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Scotland estate decarbonisation project information: FOI release

1. Please provide a comprehensive list of all NHS Scotland estate decarbonisation projects ( planned, in development or completed ) from the 1st April 2020 to present including : -NHS Board -Site Name -Project description ( e.g. heat networks, heat pumps, Fabric upgrades, CHP replacement). -Project Status. 2. For eac...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.6 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513595
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Techscaler financial reporting and oversight documents: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the £42.4 million Techscaler contract awarded to CodeBase in July 2022. The Early Evaluation of the Techscaler Programme 2022-24 (published February 2026) identifies staff costs as the programme's largest expenditure and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513352
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Citizens Theatre funding documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about funding for the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, between February 1 2026 and March 24 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513406
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland - ScotZEB3 funding information: EIR release

A complete record of the scoring used in evaluation of the different bids for funding, as well as any additional commentary or justification for the scoring on record. A full record of any ministerial engagement relevant to the design of the ScotZEB3 evaluation criteria. A full record of any ministerial engagement rele...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.12(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
EIR/202600514020
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister documentation which mentions Israel: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Israel, between February 15 2026 and March 24 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28 s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513292
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Funding to LGBT Health and Wellbeing for conversion practices support services: FOI release

1. How much funding the Scottish Government has provided to LGBT Health and Wellbeing for its Conversion Practices Helpline, broken down by financial year. 2. How many unique individuals have contacted the Conversion Practices Helpline for support because they believe they have experienced conversion practices, broken...

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513335
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

Original Request 202600505107 Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600509805 Review of 202600505107
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Audit Scotland and Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings/phone calls between Audit Scotland and the Scottish Government from the last month? It was later clarified that the month referred to was February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600511161
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Techscaler contract details: FOI release

Please provide the following information: 1. Contractual Technical Specifications: Any specific schedules or appendices within the July 2022 contract that mandate or define the technology platforms, software systems, or digital tools CodeBase must utilise to deliver the programme’s "Social Infrastructure" and "Online ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.30 s.70A s.20 s.44A s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600513345
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Performance Audit Group (PAG) and gully clearance information: FOI release

1. What does the contract between TS and PAG say about delivery of the PAG annual report? PAG's website's most recent annual report is for the 2022/ 23 year. Why does it take two years for PAG to produce an annual report? 2. Could I confirm contractually how often gullies are to be cleaned? Is there a specification on...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence contracts 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600514054
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

Original Request 202600505107 Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600505107 Review of 202600505107
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan 2023-2029 Consultation documentation: FOI release

You asked for a copy of Alma’s winning bid for the tender to provide the ‘Provision of Analysis of Consultation Responses for: BSL National Plan 2023-2029 Consultation’.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.38 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
FOI/202600514605
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence regarding housing Developments: EIR release

...following for the period 1 January 2023 to the present: 1. A list of meetings (including virtual meetings) between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers or officials and community groups, campaign groups or resident associations where housing developments or proposed developments were discussed. 2. For e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2026-05-19
Reference
EIR/202600511697
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government report on home education information: FOI release

1. A copy of the report, if it has been completed. 2. If the report has not yet been published, any draft versions, working papers, or scoping documents prepared in relation to it. 3. Any internal correspondence (including emails, briefings, minutes, or submissions) held by the Scottish Government concerning: the co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 22 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600513113
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Invest to Save Fund award to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar: FOI release

I am writing to make a formal request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I refer to the Scottish Government’s award of £300,000 to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to enable further development of working models for a Single Authority Model (SAM) for the Western Isles, as part of wider publ...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.4 s.8 s.12 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600514050
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Housing development information: EIR release

For the period 1 January 2023 to the present, please provide: 1. A list of housing developments of 100 units or more which the Scottish Government has identified as delayed, stalled or not progressing as expected. 2. Copies of any correspondence (including emails, briefing notes or meeting summaries) involving Minist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.10(5) 10 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
EIR/202600511683
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government Right to Disconnect agreement: FOI release

1. What is the government policy on a "right to switch off," prohibiting bosses from contacting staff outside agreed working hours, including weekends and holidays?

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence contracts 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600515212
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Crossford, Fife planning application: EIR release

You asked for all recorded information held by the Scottish Government, from 1 February 2026 to the date of your searches, concerning any contact, approach, referral, correspondence, or internal handling arising from contact by Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP or her office in relation to: (i) the BDW (Sycamore) Crossford, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
EIR/202600513590
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Marine applications for subsea marine cables correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence in respect of marine applications for subsea marine cables, making landfall, at the substation at Ardmore, Waternish, Isle of Skye including, 1. existing licenses granted (utilised or dormant), 2. expressions of interest, 3. new routes in discussion, 4. discounted routes, 5. current applications...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
EIR/202600508259
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland Contracts Register: FOI release

All contracts, agreements, or payments made by the Scottish Government to private investigation firms or individuals providing investigative, surveillance, or intelligence-gathering services between 1 January 2020 and the present day. For each instance, please provide: The name of the supplier or individual The natur...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.12(1) s.15 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600513728
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Council Tax banding queries: FOI release

Request 1 - 202600512895: I would like to see any mention of Council Tax band differences between Scotland and England which are discussed with or communicated to or by the First Minister or where any comparison is being made about relative cost of Council Tax bands across the UK including guidance of information or g...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600512895
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Re-conviction statistics for male offenders: FOI release

Please provide statistical information for the 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016 2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 offender cohort on one-year reconviction outcomes for male offenders in Scotland. I am requesting data broken down by: - age at index conviction, preferably by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600514951
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Carbon emission queries: EIR release

Scottish Forestry claims on its website (this year in 2026) that ‘7.5million tonnes of CO2 was absorbed in our forests – 14% of Scotland’s total emissions each year’. Scottish Forestry do not provide a source or sources for this information. It is also understood Mairi McAllan (the former environment minister) made the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.11(2) s.11 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
EIR/202600511827
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bonds Programme business case information: FOI release

On 13th November 2025, the “Scottish Government Bonds Programme: Summary Outline Business Case” was published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-bonds-programme-summary-outline-businesscase/ Please provide all the spreadsheets (the actual Excel files) which underpin the figures and tables in ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600511157
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector